Synchron Stentrode: Brain Computer Interface for Paralysis Synchron BCI 2018-06-13 | The first endovascular neural interface, the Stentrode™ is a minimally invasive implantable brain device that can interpret signals from the brain for patients with paralysis. Implanted via the jugular vein, the #Stentrode is placed inside the #brain in the command-control center, known as the motor cortex, but without the need for open brain surgery. The signals are captured and sent to a wireless unit implanted in the chest, which sends them to an external receiver. We are building a software suite that enables the patient to learn how to control a computer operating system and set of applications that interact with assistive technologies. This #technology has the potential to enable patients with paralysis to take back digital control of their world, without having to move a muscle.Synchron is currently preparing for pilot clinical trials of the Stentrode™ to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this breakthrough technology.Find out more at:synchronmed.comtwitter.com/synchron_ss
Control an iPad With Your Mind? Breakthrough Demo Using Apple’s BCI HID Synchron BCI 2025-08-04 | Watch as Mark, a participant in Synchron’s COMMAND study, controls his iPad entirely with thought using Synchron’s brain-computer interface (BCI) and Apple’s new BCI Human Interface Device (HID) protocol.In this groundbreaking demo, Mark, who lives with ALS, navigates his iPad home screen, opens apps, and composes messages using only his mind. Synchron’s Kurt Haggstrom and Peter Yoo explain BCI HID and how the Stentrode™ system enables native, thought-driven control of Apple devices, powered by Apple's Accessibility features.This is the first public demonstration of Apple’s BCI HID in action, a major leap forward in assistive technology and the future of human-computer interaction.00:00 - Mark's Story00:24 - Who is Synchron?01:15 - Intro to Brain-Computer Interface02:20 - What is an HID?02:55 - BCI + Apple iPad Demo04:35 - The Future of TechnologyLearn more: www.synchron.com#BCI #Accessibility #Apple #Synchron #AssistiveTech #HumanComputerInteraction
The Brain Machine Synchron BCI 2025-03-31 | A look at our first patient's journey receiving the Synchron #braincomputerinterface. A personal, behind-the-scenes look at what it was like for Graham and his family to experience the world's first permanent, implantable #bci.
Rodney uses The Force to feed his dog | Synchron BCI + NVIDIA Holoscan + Apple Vision Pro Synchron BCI 2025-03-19 | Hello, world! Meet Rodney - one of our heroes. Living with ALS, he's redefining independence using the Synchron brain-computer interface (BCI) + NVIDIA Holoscan + Apple Vision Pro to control his digital devices. In this mind-blowing demo, Rodney controls a bunch of devices around the home using his thoughts —adjusting lights, turning on a fan, and even feeding his dog Piper hands-free, voice-free, and touch-free.By combining Synchron’s BCI tech with NVIDIA’s real-time AI computing, and Apple Vision Pro we’re witnessing the future of human-machine interaction. We think it's pretty cool. Watch Rodney make history:00:00 Meet Rodney 00:22 See the Synchron BCI1:11 Rodney plays music 1:32 Rodney turns on fan1:48 Rodney turns on lights 2:02 Rodney feeds Piper 2:19 Rodney vacuums 🔗 Learn more and subscribe: www.synchronbci.com/ai🗞️ Check out the story WIRED: wired.com/story/synchrons-brain-computer-interface-now-has-nvidias-ai 📢 Join the conversation in the comments!#braincomputerinterface #assistivetech#mindcontrolleddevices #nvidia #synchronbci #Paralysiscommunication#alsbreakthrough #brainimplant #futureofcommunication
Synchron at Davos: What Is Sci-Fi, What Is High-Tech? Synchron BCI 2025-01-27 | Neurotechnology extends the possibilities of our brains, autonomous systems take us where we need to go and robots are becoming a part of our daily life. These technologies are not just the backdrop of futuristic novels, they are creating a world previously confined to the imaginations of science-fiction writers.What are the key future technologies that once seemed unbelievable and how are they poised to reshape everyday life in 2035?Get the answers to this question and more from Raquel Urtasun, Tom Oxley, Nita Farahany, Anthony Jules, Yossi VardiVideo Credit: @wef #wef25
EmTech 2024: The Rise of Neurotechnology and the New Autonomy ft. Synchrons CTO Riki Banerjee Synchron BCI 2024-10-16 | Get an inside look at the future of minimally invasive #braincomputerinterface devices that enable users to use their thoughts to control digital devices. Tune into this #EmTech by @technologyreview session to learn more from a member of our team.MIT Technology Review, EmTech MIT 2024, Cambridge MA
Synchron BCI x Amazon Alexa Synchron BCI 2024-09-16 | Mark, a 64-year old man with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (#als) successfully used his direct thoughts to control his smart home via the Tap to #alexa feature on his #amazon Fire Tablet. This capability allows Mark to utilize the Synchron #braincomputerinterface to select customized tiles that perform pre-set Alexa actions, like turning on and off lights, making video calls, playing music and shows, controlling smart home devices, reading books on Kindle or purchasing items on Amazon—entirely hands and voice-free.
How Synchrons BCI Works Synchron BCI 2024-09-03 | A brief overview of how the Synchron Brain Computer Interface (also knows as a #BCI) works.
Synchron BCI x Apple Vision Pro Synchron BCI 2024-08-05 | Mark, a 64-year old man with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), successfully used his direct thoughts to control the cursor on the #applevisionpro when he played Solitaire, watched #appletv and sent text messages using the Synchron #braincomputerinterface (#bci ), hands-free. Mark is otherwise unable to use the Apple Vision Pro due to the loss of function of his upper limbs. Apple Vision Pro requires hand gestures to make item selections. Watch this video to see Mark use his Synchron Brain Computer Interface to help use the Apple Vision Pro.
Synchron BCI x ChatGPT | Powered by OpenAI Synchron BCI 2024-07-11 | Our users can now text using their #braincomputerinterface ( #bci ) + #ChatGPT. Powered by @OpenAI, our platform allows people with paralysis or motor impairment to communicate more quickly, choose from a variety of emotion-based prompts and text without the need for voice, eye-gaze or the use of their hands. Watch Mark demo our product.
Synchron x Walk ALS NYC 2024 Synchron BCI 2024-06-17 | Our team joined #ALSAwarenessmonth by sponsoring the #WALKALS event in New York.
Rodney & Phil Use Our Brain Computer Interface Synchron BCI 2022-06-03 | Synchron is unlocking the natural highways of the brain with its endovascular brain-computer interface - the Stentrode. We became the first BCI company to receive the FDA's approval to conduct an IDE clinical trial of a permanently implanted device.Here are two of our patients, Rodney and Phil using the Stentrode.To learn more, visit our website www.synchron.com
Stentrode brain computer interface online in first two human patients Synchron BCI 2020-10-28 | Synchron, a neurovascular bioelectronics medicine company, today announced publication of a first-in-human study demonstrating successful use of the Stentrode™ brain-computer interface (BCI), or neuroprosthesis. Specifically, the study shows the Stentrode’s ability to enable patients with severe paralysis to resume daily tasks, including texting, emailing, shopping and banking online, through direct thought, and without the need for open brain surgery. The study is the first to demonstrate that a BCI implanted via the patient’s blood vessels is able to restore the transmission of brain impulses out of the body, and did so wirelessly. The patients were able to use their impulses to control digital devices without the need for a touchscreen, mouse, keyboard or voice activation technology. This feasibility study was published in the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery (JNIS), the leading international peer-review journal for the clinical field of neurointerventional surgery, and official journal of the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS).
Translating Brain Signals Synchron BCI 2018-07-05 | In this video produced by Monash Tech School, Synchron’s associate director of R&D discusses Stentrode's research and development process, and shares how the device works and who it is intended to benefit.
